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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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